How do we find out about our heritage? We have to search for and piece together clues or evidence that people leave behind. Head guide Margaret, explores the of the ‘Cartulary of Southwick Priory’ and its importance in providing us an insight into the Cathedrals fascinating past…
Read MoreBy Friday 10th January 1941, Portsmouth had already endured an autumn and winter of frequent night-time air raids. Then, on Saturday 11 January 1941, the cathedral’s Service Register reads: ‘During this night Portsmouth was heavily raided & much of the Parish was destroyed.’
Read MoreDean Anthony shares a message of goodwill and cheer after a difficult year in his Christmas message.
Read More20 December marks the anniversary of the death in 1696 of Thomas Heather, he had been Vicar for 33 years, and had overseen the rebuilding of the church following the Civil War damage that the building had sustained in 1642.
Read MoreMany will have heard the familiar toll of our bells, as the have rung out across the city over the years. This week our heritage team take a look at the story behind our bells, and how they rung in celebration of Armistice, inspiring the people of Portsmouth and poets alike.
Read MoreHead-guide, Margret is back this week, giving us the background on another one of our Christmas traditions - ‘Jolly Old Saint Nick…’
Read MoreAs the season of Remembrance gives way to Advent and winter, we may miss the 2020 Nativity plays and the rehearsals but retain some of the Santa paraphernalia… Our head guide Margret, explores our Christmas Customs starting with The Nativity.
Read MoreAs we enter into uncertain times, Portsmouth Cathedral will continue to be a beacon of light and hope, joining Cathedrals and churches across the UK for a month of prayer as a second lockdown in England comes into force.
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